APD Arrests Man who Fired Gun at Air Support

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested Ryan Kolpin, 30, after he fired a gun at APD’s helicopter on Monday.

APD tactical units were working on a proactive policing operation Monday evening around 8:45p.m. when a man, later identified as Kolpin, was seen firing a handgun from his balcony. When officers arrived at 421 Española St., S.E., they saw Kolpin exit the residence onto the balcony and fired multiple rounds at the helicopter.

During the shooting, the pilot had to make maneuvers to avoid being hit by the gunfire. Air Support officers notified officers in the field and the Tactical Unit than responded, securing the scene and apprehended Kolpin.

Kolpin was booked overnight into the Metropolitan Detention Center on two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer and Negligent Use of a Deadly Weapon.